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Josh Meissner
Contributing Editor
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Introducing the new Restrap Full Frame Bag
1 May 27 Josh Meissner / DispatchCarry everything with UK-based Restrap’s capacious new Full Frame Bag. Find additional details and photos of the versatile double-decker design here…
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Introducing the New Fairlight Holt Hardtail
52 May 23 Josh Meissner / DispatchWith the new Holt, Fairlight Cycles drops into the mountain bike game with a gorgeous bikepacking-friendly hardtail. Find photos and details on the UK brand’s latest steel frame below…
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Two New Camera Straps from Outer Shell
4 Apr 25 Josh Meissner / DispatchBuilding on their extensive experience with innovative camera straps and bags, Outer Shell’s new Rope Strap and Wrist Strap are slimmed down for photographers seeking understated function and style. Check out the details of the new San Francisco-made designs here…
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Introducing the new Salsa Journeyer
35 Apr 21 Josh Meissner / DispatchWith complete builds starting at $999, Salsa’s new Journeyer takes up the mantle as their affordable do-it-all adventure machine poised for off-pavement prowess with loads of tire clearance and all the mounts for bikepacking and light touring. Find the details and photos of their redesigned all-road platform here…
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Check out the new PNW Range Pedal
0 Apr 18 Josh Meissner / DispatchPNW Components just expanded its lineup with the addition of the Range Pedal, a flat composite pedal for all-day adventures. It’s offered in seven popping colors at a $49 price point. Learn more here…
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Recommended Listening: Outspoken Podcast with Taylor Phinney
1 Apr 12 Josh Meissner / DispatchIn the latest episode of “Outspoken,” guest Taylor Phinney insightfully and eloquently recounts his transformation from World Tour pro cyclist to multimedia artist, raising questions around achievement, fame, impact, and permanence. Listen in to the entrancing deep-dive here…
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Introducing the Gramm Tourpacking Diamond Bag
3 Mar 30 Josh Meissner / DispatchWith the release of their new Diamond Bag, Berlin’s Gramm Tourpacking took it upon themselves to reimagine the classic rando bag from the ground up. The result is a state-of-the-art design that blends high-end functionality with an understated, versatile style. Check it out here…
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Highlights from Berlin’s kolektif Bike Fair 2022
27 Mar 29 Josh Meissner / CultureLast weekend in Berlin, framebuilders, makers, artists, small brands, and enthusiasts of all things two-wheeled came together for the kolektif Bike Fair. Less a trade show, more a social platform, kolektif leaned into the full breadth of cycling and saturated attendees with impressions and interesting new products. Find our highlight reel from the event here…
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Wahoo Frontiers: The Women of 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo (Video)
2 Mar 24 Josh Meissner / DispatchIn the latest episode of Wahoo Frontiers, four friends from all walks of life share the unique joy they get from racing together as an all-women team aiming to set a new women’s record at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Watch it here…
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Ride for a Reason: Registration Open for Long-distance Charity Ride
0 Mar 2 Josh Meissner / DispatchThe Ride for a Reason charity event aims to raise funds for good cycling-related causes. Find details on the event, the non-profits it supports, and sign-ups here…
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SOTO WindMaster Review: Unflappable Powerhouse Stove
25 Mar 1 Josh Meissner / Bikepacking GearThe SOTO WindMaster stands proudly as a maximalist canister stove that promises high power and unparalleled performance in the wind. Throughout the winter, Josh put the stove through its paces on coffee rides and glamping overnighters to see if the WindMaster lives up to its name. Read his in-depth review here…
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Restrap Updates Bar Bag Holster System
4 Feb 18 Josh Meissner / DispatchUK-based Restrap just redefined their Bar Bag holster system for more distinct bikepacking use cases. Find details of the new sizing and updated hardware here…
